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Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies(Journalism and Media Studies) in Kenya

Course Name: Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies(Journalism and Media Studies)
Major Subject: Journalism and Media Studies
Course Category: Diploma
Average Study Duration: 2 years

Colleges Offering Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies(Journalism and Media Studies)

Rifkins Business College, Mombasa
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of D+ in KCSE

Course duration
-FT 9 months
-PT 1 year

Exam body: ICM

Tuition fees: Ksh.73,500

Course content
-Broadcast Journalism
-Newspaper Reporting
-Sub-editing
-Freelance and Feature Writing
-Media Law and Ethics

Additional Courses
-Certificate in customer service
Mombasa Airways Training Institute M.A.T.I, Mombasa
1. Level 4
Duration: 12 months

Modules Overview:
-Constructing a Story in Journalism,
-Interviewing and Research in Journalism,
-Broadcasting,
-Internet Broadcasting,
-Public Relations for Journalists,
-Broadcast Journalism.

2. Level 5
Duration: 12 months

Modules Overview:
-Print and Online Journalism,
-Journalism and the Law,
-Convergent Journalism,
-Notation and Transcription for Journalists,
-Editing Roles in Journalism.

3. Level 6
Duration: 12 months

Modules Overview:
-Principles and the Role of Journalism,
-Specialized Reporting in the Media,
-Investigative Journalism,
-Freedom of Information and Media Law,
-Standards and Ethics in Journalism

Experts Business College, Thika
Course Duration: 18 Months
Exam Body: ICM
Grade: C- and Above

Part One
Introduction to journalism
English for journalist and writers
Media and society
Media ethics and regulations
Introduction to photography
Video editing
Camera operation
Radio production
Introduction to computer basics
Communication skills
Entrepreneurship
Advertising
Life skills
Public relation

Part Two
Sub editing
Digital TV and radio journalism/ TV production
Sports for journalism
Magazine journalism
Freelance and feature writing
Media law
Newspaper reporting
Research methodology
Advanced photo editing
Script writing
Online journalism
Marketing
Logic and critical thinking
Kenya Institute of Professional Studies, Nairobi
Level IV-VI
Entry requirement:KCSE D plain
Exam body :ABMA
Fee per term:Ksh 13500
Duration : 6 month

Exam body:ICM
Entry requirements :KCSE D Plain
Fee per term :Ksh 13500
Duration: 18 month
East Africa Institute of Certified Studies, Nairobi
Admission requirements
A mean grade of C- and above at KCSE

Fees per term
ksh.12,000

Number of terms
4

Course duration.
12 months

Examination body
ICM

Achievers College of Professionals, Embu
Course duration: 18 months.
Minimum admission requirements: KCSE C- and above D+ in English or documented 2 yrs working experience in related field.
Intakes: January , March, June and September Each year.
Highlands State College, Nairobi
Exam Body: ICM

Duration: 1 and Half Years (6 Terms)

Fees per term: 16,500

Minimum Entry qualification: KCSE D Plain
Starwan Technical Institute, Thika
Entry Grade: K.C.S.E C- Minus & above

Duration: 8 Terms

Exam Body: ICM
Kenya Institute of Applied Sciences, Eldoret

Institute of Applied Science, Eldoret
Mospen Institute of Development Studies, Kericho
Kilifi College of Accountancy, Kilifi
Yaris Institute of Information and Business Studies, Mombasa
Meru Institute of Business Studies, Meru
Eldoret Aviation Training Institute, Eldoret
Kenya School of Medical Science and Technology, Thika

Mahanaim Educational Institute, Nairobi
Kenya Institute of Media and Technology, Nairobi
Nairobi Aviation College, Nairobi
Star Media Institute, Nairobi
Skytech Aviation College International, Nairobi
Dreamline College, Nairobi
Consolata Institute of Communications and Technology, Nyeri
Institute of Media and Technology, Thika
Leaders Institute of Journalism & Legal Studies, Nairobi
Kenya International Institute of Business Studies, Nairobi
Muranga Institute of Science and Management Studies, Muranga
Mesburn Institute of Technology , Meru
Skyways Aviation Training Institute, Nairobi
Zetech College Pioneer Campus, Nairobi

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Universities Offering Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies(Journalism and Media Studies)

Inoorero University School of Business, Nairobi
After studying this course,graduates are equipped
with skills and knowledge to address journalism matters
in more professional way. They are trained on how to
practise high levels of ethics in their work.

Course requirements
- Applicants are required to have scored a C in
KCSE with a C English or IU certificate in Online Journalism.

Applicants are required to bring the following items:
(i)Non refundable application fee of Kshs. 1,000/=
(ii)Complete and signed application
(iii)Originals and a copy of certificate
(iv)Three recent passport size photographs
(v)Copy of National ID card or Birth Certificate

Course duration
- The program takes two years

Mode of study
- Part time and full time

Part time mode
(i)Saturday : 8.00am – 1.00pm
(ii)Three days a week: 5.30pm – 8.00pm
International University of Professional Studies, Nairobi
Admission fees
-Kshs.1,000

Admission requirements
- One must have scored
a minimum of C in KCSE
with C in English.

Course duration
- Two years

In addition,applicants
must bring the following
items:
(i)Originals and a copy of certificate
(ii)Copy of National ID card or Birth Certificate
(iii)Complete and signed application
(iv)Three recent passport size photographs
Kenya Methodist University, Meru
Admission requirements
A mean grade of C and above at KCSE

Mode of study
Part time, full time and distance learning

Intakes
January, May and September

Course duration
3 years

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